early childhood professionals as they coordinate a successful transition that benefits children, their families, and the schools. Filled with information, advice, and activities, this tool kit includesAn explanation of what school readiness means for children and for schoolsA brief history of kindergartenDescriptions of the typical development, capabilities, and characteristics of four-, five-, and six-year-oldsCommon hopes and concerns families have as their children begin kindergartenStrategic planning tools to help prepare children for the transition to kindergartenDiscussion questions, reproducible checklists, and assessment and planning templates

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